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ALL PV SYSTEM COMPONENTS ARE LISTED FOR PV SOLAR APPLICATION PER NEC 690.4(D) PER ATTACHED SPECIFICATION AND GROUNDED/BONDED PER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND ATTACHED 3 LINE DRAWING. ALL PV COMPONENTS SHALL BE LABELED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NEC 690 AND NEC 705 REQUIRMENTS. PANEL BOARD AND DISCONNECT SWITCH LABELING DETAILS SHALL BE INCLUDED WITH PLANS.AS PER 2008 NEC.(SOUT DISTRICT)"},{"number":"891882","date":"2018-07-27","work":"Major alteration","type":"BP_ALTER","description":"ALTERATION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-12-11","scope":"INTERIOR ALTERATIONS PER PLANS, INSTALLATION OF ONE SKYLIGHT AND ADDITONAL SUPPORTS FOR THE ROOF STRUCTURE (SETAILS AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN)"},{"number":"898428","date":"2018-08-01","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-12-11","scope":"INSTALL NEW BATHROOM ON 3RD FLOOR, DRAIN & WATER LINES, WATER CLOSET, LAVE SIK & BATH TUB NEW STAND PIPE FOR WASHER - THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADEPHIA PLUBMING CODE 2004"},{"number":"900884","date":"2018-08-09","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-11-19","scope":"INSTALL/REPLACE RECEPTS,SWITCHES,FIXTURES,4-CEILING FANS AND RECEPTS FOR WASHER AND DRYER ONLY ON AN EXISTING 100AMP SERVICE AS PER 2008 NEC (SOUTH DISTRICT)"},{"number":"RP-2020-014074","date":"2020-11-24","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Residential Building","description":"Residential Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-03-16","scope":"EZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS - For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. Prohibited structural work any modifications to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. NO WORK MAY BE PERFORMED IN THE BASEMENT OR CELLAR. Separate permits required for Mechanical, Electric and Plumbing. - Reconfigure 2nd-floor bedroom and closet walls per EZ permit standards: - Replace 1st to 2nd-floor stair handrail + 2nd-floor hallway handrail - Upgrade lighting in 2nd-floor hallway and 2 bedrooms."},{"number":"EP-2020-011764","date":"2020-12-18","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-02-04","scope":"Remove and install a new 100 amp 30 circuit electrical panel. Rewire middle bedroom and front bedroom with new receptacle outlets. Two Heavy Duty boxes two smoke detectors. Second floor hallway re-route light switches, wire, and boxes that controls 2nd floor hall in 3rd floor hallway lights and dinning room recessed lights. 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The City says a deed change can require a new application or update.","action":"A buyer should apply in their own name and not assume the seller’s benefit continues.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/documents/homestead-exemption-application/"}],"closingChecks":[{"title":"Property Sales Certification","body":"The seller must obtain Philadelphia’s certificate showing the base zoning, last use in the zoning record, and open violations. The City warns that it does not prove Building Code occupancy or show zoning overlays.","action":"Obtain the fresh certificate and compare it with the CO, permits, and Atlas overlays.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/get-a-certificate/get-a-property-sales-certification/"},{"title":"Date-effective City Property Payoff","body":"The Tax Center Property Payoff covers Real Estate Tax, Commercial Trash, and L&I abatement-work invoices. Philadelphia says it does not include business-tax debts or liens, water and sewer charges, or fines for code violations.","action":"Request the City statement effective through settlement; read every period and invoice.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/guides/philadelphia-tax-center/what-to-do/"},{"title":"Professional title and water-lien searches","body":"OPA ownership, deed summaries, and a zero tax balance are not clear title. Mortgages, judgments, municipal claims, water liens, easements, heirs, and other encumbrances require separate searches.","action":"Use a Pennsylvania lawyer/title company and obtain owner’s title insurance; order the separate water search/payoff.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/2026-04-07-why-title-insurance-is-your-best-friend-when-buying-a-home-in-philadelphia/","secondaryUrl":"https://www.phila.gov/services/water-gas-utilities/pay-or-dispute-a-water-bill/resolve-water-liens-judgments/"},{"title":"Seller-specific tax relief is not the buyer’s bill","body":"LOOP and low-income or senior Real Estate Tax freezes depend on the qualifying owner and continued program eligibility; a buyer cannot assume the seller’s capped or frozen bill continues. A separately verified property abatement often remains with the property for its remaining term, but program-specific new-owner filing, use, and tax-compliance conditions still must be confirmed—not inferred from the reduced assessment alone.","action":"Have Revenue or OPA identify every current benefit, model the buyer’s bill without seller-specific relief, and confirm any verified abatement in writing.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/payments-assistance-taxes/payment-plans-and-assistance-programs/income-based-programs-for-residents/apply-for-the-longtime-owner-occupants-program-loop/","secondaryUrl":"https://www.phila.gov/services/payments-assistance-taxes/taxes/property-and-real-estate-taxes/get-real-estate-tax-relief/tax-freeze/"},{"title":"Seller disclosure and independent inspections","body":"For a covered Pennsylvania residential transfer, obtain the statutory seller disclosure. 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